donate to the restore
The ReStore relies on your donations! Thank you for being a part of the SCHFH mission.
To inquire about a donation pick-up, please call (302) 855-1156. Please note we cannot retrieve items from up or down stairs, as it is a liability for our staff and your home. Acceptance/refusal of any donation is at the discretion of the driver.
To schedule a donation pick-up online, click here
Due to limited showroom size and marketability, Habitat ReStores are only accepting the following new and gently used residential items. If you have questions, please contact us at (302) 855-1156 or restore@sussexcountyhabitat.org.
Yes, we do accept these!
They must meet the following guidelines: no replacement parts needed, no rust, damages, or dents. Must be in working condition and be clean.
- Stoves
- Ovens
- Ranges
- Microwaves
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Dishwashers (< 10 years)
- Washers and dryers
- Small appliances
- Air Conditioner window/floor units (no R-22 units)
- Fans
- Heaters
- Electric/gas fireplaces
- Gas appliances
- Cooktops
- Used hot water heaters (<5 years)
- Used furnaces (<5 years)
No, thank you to these items below!
- Anything not in working condition
- Uncleaned appliances
- Appliances (>10 years)
- Dishwashers (>5 years)
Yes, we do accept these!
They must meet the following guidelines: no water damage, incomplete sets, or peeling. Cabinets must have drawers and doors attached.
- Complete kitchen cabinet sets
- Storage cupboard/cabinets
- Countertops
- Overhead/pendant lights
No, thank you to these items below!
- Cabinets without doors or drawers
- Cabinet faces
- Misc. drawers
- Anything with rot or damage
- Granite/marble countertops
Yes, we do accept these if they meet the following guidelines!
- All ceiling fans must be in working condition with all installation parts
Yes, we do accept these! They must meet the following guidelines:
- Clean and complete pieces
- Wire shelving (4ft or longer)
- Wood shelving (4ft or longer)
Yes, we do accept these!
They must be undamaged and in working condition.
- Radios
- CD players
- DVD players
- Record players
- Flatscreen TVs (<10 years old)
- Clocks
- Books
- DVDs/CDs/Records
- Computers (<5 years old)
- Printers, copiers, and fax machines (<5 years old)
No, thank you to these items below!
- Box, projection, or plasma TVs
- Telephones
- Non-operational electronics
- Adult content or bootleg media
Yes we do accept these! IF they meet the following guidelines: new or excellent condition only.
- Undermount/pedestal sinks
- Kitchen sinks
- Toilets, low flow 1.6 gallon flush or less (white or off-white color ONLY)
- Shower stalls, shower bases, and pans
- Pipe and plumbing hardware
- Bathroom fixtures and accessories
- Faucets, no older than 2010
- Bathroom vanities with top and/or cabinet
- Medicine cabinets
No, thank you to these items below!
- Partial toilets
- Toilets with missing parts
- Used bathrubs/showers
- Pedestal sinks without pedestal
- Used lavatory style
- Sink vanity tops without base (unless new)
- Pipes less than 4 ft. in length
Yes, we do accept these!
- Outdoor furniture
- Gates and full rolls of fencing material
- Lawn and garden tools
- Lawnmowers in good working condition (electric only)
- Outdoor fireplaces and grills
- Siding in quantities of 1 box minimum - must be matching color/style
- Seed spreaders, weed whackers (electric only), etc.
- New safety equipment
No, thank you to these items listed below!
- Lumber less than 4ft. in length
- Lumber with nails, holes, or mold
- Unboxed siding
- Liquids
- Paint
- Pesticides
- Chemicals of any kind
- Ladders
- Used safety equipment
- Fire alarms
- Fire suppression products
Yes, we do accept these! They must meet the following guidelines: all tools must be in working condition, electric-powered (no gas!) where applicable, and have no rust/damage.
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Decorative gate hardware
- New or gently-used cabinet pulls, doorknobs, deadbolts, and hinges
- New screws, bolts, etc.
- New safety equipment
Yes, we do accept these!
- Brand new residential double pane vinyl windows, complete with jamb
- Decorative curtain rods
- Drapery sconces
- Window screens in frame
- Rolls of window screening
- Window boxes or shelves
- Shutters
- Storm windows
- Wood windows
- Cordless blinds only
No, thank you to these items below!
- Windows with protruding nails
- Windows with fogging or broken seals
- Window sashes
- Drapery
- Curtains
- Vertical patio door blinds
Yes, we do accept these!
They must meet the following guidelines: no water damage, peeling, split doors, or protruding nails.
- Exterior doors in excellent condition
- New shower doors, in box and complete with track
- Sliding patio doors with frame intact and no broken seals
- Interior doors
- Louvered doors
No, thank you to these items below!
- Doors that have rot, broken glass, splintering, or protruding nails
- Garage doors
Yes, we do accept these! They must be new or gently used only.
- Ceiling lights
- Pendant lights
- Wall mount lights
- Exterior lights
- Table lamps
- Floor lamps
- Glass shades and globes
- Can lights by the case
- Doorbells
- Rolls of wire, cable, and conduit
No, thank you to these items below!
- No light bulbs of any kind
Yes, we do accept these!
They must meet the following requirements: no less than 50 square feet, and must be boxed, bound, or on pallet for pickups.
- New or gently used area rugs
- Carpet tiles
No, thank you to the following items!
- Vinyl and ceramic floor tile
- Hardwood flooring
- Laminate
- New/used flooring tiles unless over 100 sq.ft.
- Carpet remnants
Yes, we do accept these!
They must meet the following guidelines: must be from a smoke free home, must be clean (no worn, torn, rips, holes, or pet hair), must not have missing pieces or stained upholstery.
*Even furniture which meets these criteria may be rejected because of limited space.
- Upholstered or leather sofas, loveseats, or chairs in spotless condition
- Rattan or wicker furniture
- Wood furniture:
- Tables
- Chairs
- Bedframes
- Nightstands
- Dressers
- Wardrobes
- Barstools
- Bookshelves
- Consoles
- Rockers
- Ottomans
- Antiques in good condition
- Home office furniture:
- Filing cabinets
- Small writing desks
- Roll-top desks
- Computer desks/stations
- Patio and outdoor furniture
- TV stands (low-style that flatscreen TVs sit on)
- Curio cabinets
- Shelving/shelving units
- Sleeper/pull out sofas
- Futons in great condition only
No, thank you to the items below!
- Entertainment centers and TV armoires
- Oversized/executive desks
- U-shaped desks
- Cubicles
- Mattresses and box springs
- Loft/platform/storage/trundle beds
- Bunk beds
- Cribs
- Car seats
- Strollers
- High chairs
- Playpens
- Furniture with:
- Pet hair
- Damage
- Rips
- Stains
- Missing pieces
- Water damage
- Mold/mildew
- Rust
- Odor
- Pianos/organs
- Luggage
- Medical equipment:
- Wheelchairs
- Hospital beds
- Etc.
- Headboards/footboards
Yes, we do accept these!
They must not have any broken or incomplete pieces.
*All small items must be boxed for pickups.
- Antiques and collectibles
- Dishes
- China
- Glasses
- Stemware
- Crystal
- Candleholders
- Vases
- Framed art and picture frames
- Decorative pieces
- Artificial plants
- Baskets and containers
- Holiday decor
No, thank you to the following items!
- Unframed glass or mirrors
- Chipped or broken glass or mirrors
Yes, we do accept these items!
All items must be in new or gently used condition.
- Undermount sinks and pedestal sinks
- Kitchen sinks in excellent condition
- Toilets
- New shower stalls, shower bases, and pans
- Pipe and plumbing hardware
- Bathroom fixtures & accessories
- Bathroom vanities and medicine cabinets
- Gently used faucets
No, thank you to the following items!
- Partial toilets
- Toilets with missing parts
- Toilets other than off or off-white
- Used bathtubs/showers
- Pedestal sinks without pedestal
- Bathroom sinks without vanity or cabinet
- Used lavatory-style sinks
- Pipe less than 4ft. in length
- Any item which is broken or incomplete
- Clothes, linens, bedding, and drapes
- Box springs and mattresses
- Baby items
- Organs or pianos
- Fluorescent Light Fixtures
- Fluorescent, incandescent or halogen light bulbs
- TVs older than 5 years
- Tube TVs
- Ripped, worn, or stained upholstered furniture
- Water damaged/delaminating doors, cabinets, and furniture
- Unframed glass / mirror
- Paint and household chemicals
- Lumber
- Jacuzzi tubs
- Doors taller than 84"
- Jalousie windows/doors
- Used vertical and mini blinds
- Wall to wall carpeting
- Area rugs with pet stains or smells
- Office desks/cubicles/partitions/printers/fax/copiers
- Dishwashers and hot water heaters (mfg. before 2015)
- Waterbeds
- Appliances from before 2010
- Wall ovens
- Granite, marble, or quartz countertops